How far is Martin, TN from Gallatin, TN?
The driving distance from Martin, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stewart County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martin and Gallatin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martin and Gallatin.
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Start on South Lindell Street
24 m · 6 sec · South Lindell Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Pikeview Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Ashland City Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
1219 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
932 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Long Hollow Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Continue on Red River Road
2026 ft · 38 sec · Red River Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martin and Gallatin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ashland City Road
Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Martin and Sunny near Gallatin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martin to Gallatin?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cumberland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Martin and 83.4 miles from Gallatin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martin and Sunny near Gallatin.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumberland City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 133.77 mi (215.28 km).
#1 Martin
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 10,567 |
| Coordinates | 36.3434000, -88.8503400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gallatin
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 44,335 |
| Coordinates | 36.3883800, -86.4466600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.33 | $48.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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